Happa - Horse & Pony Protection Association

Well Done! To all that attended the Own a Pony Day this week. If you would like your child to join in the fun we are holding another on Tuesday 28th August and there are a few spaces still available. To book call 01282 455992

HAPPA Winter Dressage League Returns! Sunday 2nd September Tests being run are: Intro C, Prelim 12 and Novice 34 Fun and friendly atmosphere, great for all ages and abilities for both horse and rider! Collect points and be in with a chance to win great prizes at the end event in March 2019. Entries close the Wednesday before the event. To book your place call the Office on 01282 455992 Times available from the Office after 12pm the Friday before the event. Or to book in advance through our website http://ow.ly/B3gR30lcb5r #dressage

The HAPPA team at RoR Goffs UK National Championships 2018 say it’s a brilliant event, why not find us at the top left hand side of the arena and say hello. We will be talking about the work we do Rescuing, Rehabilitating and Re-homing equines in need.

Are you getting excited about the HAPPA Grand Open Day? On 1st September Shores Hey Farm will see Unicorns, Nights and Princesses as well as a whole assortment of stalls, displays and tasty treats. Why not plan your visit? For just £1 entry on the day you should have a brilliant time.

Have you planned a trip to RoR Goffs UK National Championships 2018? If so why not find the HAPPA stand and say hello to the team, who are there talking about the work we do Rescuing, Rehabilitating and Re-homing equines in need.

If you are passionate about Equine Welfare and want to gain insight into the fantastic Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-homing processes that happen behind the scenes, join us for an action packed informative day and learn everything you need to know about HAPPA. For more information visit https://www.happa.org.uk/…/behind-the-s cenes-ac…/2018-10-06/

Can you help HAPPA Frosty and HAPPA Spaniel get their new saddles so they can go to their Forever Homes? Due to their shape we are struggling to find them a saddle each that fits properly, this means that both ponies will need bespoke saddles made to ensure that their comfort under saddle is not compromised. Some people have already donated generously to help Spaniel and Frosty, but they still need your help. To donate please visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/happa-frost y-and-happa-spanie…

Can you help us to find a new home for HAPPA Blossom and Bubbles? They are a mother and daughter pair, waiting to be re-homed on the Veteran Scheme. These cheeky two are full of character and bring a special shine to the Centre. The time has come for these donkeys to find their Forever Home. Together, they are looking for an experienced home with somebody who may already have a donkey. If you are interested in re-homing Blossom and Bubbles please fill in an application form online at https://www.happa.org.uk/re-homing/compan ion-equine/ If you are looking for a loveable pair of donkeys, Blossom and Bubbles could be the donkeys for you, if not then you can still help by liking and sharing this post, help spread the word!

Due to popular demand the HAPPA Novelty Dog Show returns. The venue has changed and we are now holding it at our Rescue Centre HAPPA, Shores Hey Farm on Sunday 21st October 2018. Join us along with your canine companion to help raise funds for our Charity. There is something for everyone with eight different classes to enter. Registration opens at 11.00am and classes commence at 12.00 noon. Cost - £3.00 per class. Come along and join us to celebrate your four legged friend.... For more information and to book visit www.happa.org.uk/event/the-novelty-dog-sh ow
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HAPPA Frosty & Spaniel still need your help!
Over the weekend the campaign to fund HAPPA Frosty and Spaniel’s saddles went to 4%. Due to their shape we are struggling to find them a saddle each that fits, this means that both ponies will need bespoke saddles made to ensure that their comfort under saddle is not compromised. HAPPA ensures that all rideable equines are matched with their Forever Homes with a correct and fitted saddle, as our duty of care to the equine.... Can you help HAPPA Frosty and Spaniel? We need you to help us meet this target then both ponies can complete their journey and find them a Forever Home. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/happa-frost y-and-happa-spani…/?
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HAPPA Frosty is a 12.1hh 7yr Dartmoor Grey Gelding and is now ready for rehoming! Frosty is good to do and loves being fussed with, Frosty can be a little reserved and sensitive at times so would need a more experienced home to excel and reach his full potential. He would make a great lead rein pony and is good with children, in traffic etc. to find out more information on Frosty or other horses and ponies ready for rehoming please visit: https://www.happa.org.uk/re-homing/ or call the centre on 01282 455992.

HAPPA Michael’s hooves barely had time to hit the main yard before he has been matched with a Forever Home. Here he is settling in with his new friends.

A huge thank you to our friends and customers at Pets at Home, Colne for raising this fantastic amount. The Summer Fundraising Drive raised £343.26 for the equines in our care @SupportAdoptionForPets

New horses and ponies on the Second Chance Sponsorship Scheme! We have had a bumper year so far Rescuing, Rehabilitating and Rehoming horses, ponies and donkeys in need. Even some of the Second Chance Sponsor animals, who needed extra help have gone on to their new Forever Homes. This is fantastic news for the horses and ponies who have found new homes. It also meant that there were spaces for new horses and ponies to join the Second Chance Sponsorship Scheme. We would lik...e to welcome HAPPA Pepe, Sparkle, Flynn, Yeehaa, Mikey, Truffle, Dennis and Jet to the scheme. If you are interested in giving one of our Second Chance horses or ponies extra support please visit https://www.happa.org.uk/sponsor/ Your contribution will directly support our rehabilitation and rehoming programme and ensure that the animal you have chosen to sponsor will receive the best possible opportunity of finding their Forever Home. When you decide to become a HAPPA Second Chance Sponsor you can choose your favourite horse, pony or donkey from the animals currently available. To reward you for your kindness you will then receive your welcome pack.
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Due to popular demand, we are running one extra Own a Pony Day date this school holidays on Tuesday 28th August.
Booking essential
Limited spaces available
... Call 01282 455992
Activities include:
Mucking out
Leading
Grooming
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To be held at HAPPA, Shores Hey Rescue, Rehabilitation Centre
Tickets only event priced at; £10 adult, £8 Junior & Senior Citizen. Lunch included
If you are passionate about Equine Welfare and want to gain insight into the fantastic Rescue, Rehabilitation and Re-homing processes that happen behind the scenes, then join us for an action packed informative day and learn everything you need to know about HAPPA.
... HAPPA are opening their doors and inviting supporters to come along and share in an equine’s incredible journey to wellness. See what goes on inside our busy Rescue Centre. There will be opportunities to ask questions, see the staff in real-time working, educating and riding the horses. Learn about HAPPA’s isolation process and take a peek inside our bespoke Unit. Meet ‘Horace’, the statue horse, and follow his voyage to victory. Some interactions are yard based, please ensure suitable clothing and footwear.

Agenda - Breakdown of the day:-
10am Arrival & coffee
You will then receive your itinerary, scheduling all these experiences within the day for you to attend

HAPPA’s Journey – History & overview from 1937 to present day.
Rescue is Just the Beginning – meet the Inspectors and experience a day in the life of an Equine Inspector enforcing the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Isolation Process – what happens on arrival, meet ‘Horace the Horse’ and see him actively supported in slings.
Rehabilitation – the journey to wellbeing including; dealing with worming plans, health checks and more.
Main Yard – daily routine on a welfare yard; signs & symptoms of a healthy horse.
Equines in Work – schooling and improving; live demonstrations of horses in various stages of work, from the beginning right through to developing and strengthening exercises in preparation for re-homing.
Second Chance – how you can help; what your support pays for, meet the horses on the Second Chance Sponsorship Scheme.
Forever Home – HAPPA endings; what happens when an equine is re-homed? Share our success stories and meet the Equine Support Team responsible for working alongside HAPPA Borrowers to ensure a ‘Duty of Care’ to every HAPPA horse, pony or donkey.
4pm Finish
Terms and Conditions apply
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Craft, jewellery maker or local business? Why not attend our Grand Open Day Saturday 1st September 12noon- 4pm at Shores Hey Farm. Stall fees start from just £20, call Julie on 01282 455992.

Our very own Development Manager Julie Rickwood-Gan recently joined Horseheard for an event they were hosting at Shores Hey Farm. The registered charity use equines to facilitate emotional health and learning in young people and adults. It was a delight to join the team and have first-hand experience in what was being achieved with clients. @burnleyfccommunity @HorseHeard

We have made 3% of our target to get new saddles for HAPPA Frosty and Spaniel. Thank you to everyone who has donated and helped by liking and sharing the posts and campaign! Your generosity really makes a big difference in the life of HAPPA horses and ponies! http://ow.ly/MG8t30liNZV

the best Santa experience my son has had we love visiting today just made it that bit more special keep up the good work

We've been today to little Neddies, it was brilliant interactive led session . My girls enjoyed learning about the ponies and brushing down Donna. my 8mth old enjoyed playing with all the toys, listening to the story and Stroking the ponies highly recommend and definately coming again thanks Adrian

We have visited few times. Lovely cafe with amazing cakes and great to see the horses and ponies. Fab little play area too. Would highly recommend.

We had such a good morning at HAPPA! So nice to see so many happy equines and my 3 year old loved it. The cafe is great and very children friendly with a great outdoor park too.

We had another fab day here! Lovely to see all the horses so settled and happy! Definitely down to the hard work of the friendly and dedicated staff.

Visted today and we had a fantastic day out. The food and cake was delicious and the portions were big (great value for money) - you will not leave hungry!! All the staff and equine residents were very friendly! Would definitely recommend. �

The staff was really helpful and friendly with my 2 year old daughter. The day was fantastic, just unfortunate the weather wasn't.

Such a beautiful place to be especially if you have a love of hourses x

My daughter loves it up at the horses and had her birthday party there today great value for money kids loved the girls that helped with the party we're all great � big thumbs up and highly recommended x

Lovely place to be for horse lovers or food lovers we will be back

I've been wanting to visit this place for a while and got my opportunity yesterday :). My sister, cousin, 2 babies, 1 little girl and myself went for lunch - it was absolutely lovely. There's a good choice of food on the main menu, the specials menu was also very good and the 2 course lunch for £4.95 is an absolute bargain. The food was really good (especially the pastry on the corned beef/cheese & onion pies), the portions were great for lunch and not over facing. The staff and customer service is great, they were really helpful, friendly & polite - its nice to see staff that look like they enjoy their job :) The kids enjoyed themselves and could help themselves to books, chalk boards, pencils/crayons to keep them busy whilst their food came. The venue itself is very nice too - great views, lots of places to sit to relax & enjoy a coffee and plenty of tables to accommodate small or larger groups. The stable areas are well maintained and have really good information on the horses they have there, it's very child friendly and has great push chair/wheel chair accessibility. I will definitely be coming here for food again - it was a very enjoyable and easy place to be :) .x.

Had a fantastic day out last week with my family whilst on holiday. I have a Happa horse called Demi. The food in the restaurant was of excellent quality, I particularly liked the Green & Blacks chocolate brownie - it was divine! My parents had fish & chips and they said it was the best they'd had whilst on holiday, such good value too. It was lovely meeting all the horses. My little nephew enjoyed it so much he got upset when it was time to leave. I just wish I lived nearer so that I could visit more often!

Fantastic place and people with great hearts. <3

Enjoyed a wonderful visit to Happa with my grandson and daughter. Ate a delicious scone and a thirst quenching tea. We visited all the ponies, donkeys and horses. Loved it we will definitely be back. ��

Called for lunch as we have done several times. Food is excellent, very reasonable prices and top quality. Great staff and friendly atmosphere. Must try breakfast sometime. Highly recommended.

Brilliant place for children and adults. Friendly helpful staff

Been several times, but today did the behind the scene tour. Amazing way to find out the amount of effort and commitment they all have. Fantastic day. Thank you everyone.

A lovely place for an afternoon out, the food in the cafe is excellent and the horses are very happy and well cared for. Great for all of the family.

A good couple of hours activity. Was nice it was a sunny day so kids enjoyed the play area as well. Cafe was lovely with beautiful views! It was good to be able to get close to the horses to stroke them, and we particularly enjoyed seeing the horses in the indoor arena. We would come back again for another visit.